Flexor carpi ulnaris

Definition

The Flexor Carpi Ulnaris is a major muscle of the forearm that acts to flex and adduct (move toward the body) the wrist. It is positioned on the ulnar side of the forearm and plays a key role in gripping movements.

Related terms

Flexion:

The action that decreases the angle between bones or brings parts of the body closer together.

Adduction:

A movement towards the central line of the body or an anatomical axis.

Tendons:

Tough bands of fibrous connective tissue that usually connect muscle to bone and are capable of withstanding tension